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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 20
MODELS
281320BE
301320BE
3314520BVE
331520KVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
33 145 20 B V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
28 - 28” Cutting Deck 13 - 13.0 HP Engine 20 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine V - Over Head E - Electric Start
30 - 30” Cutting Deck 145 - 14.5 HP Engine K - Kohler Engine Valve
33 - 33” Cutti
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and loads to those you can safely control and attach STOP machine if anyone enters the area. loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade attachment instructions. controls and other safety devi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 6-12 Pre-start Checklist ..................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION STEERING WHEEL FUEL VENT FILLER FUEL CAP TANK REAR OPERATOR’S SEAT BUMPER CONTROL PANEL (See Insert) TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE OVERRIDE PEDAL LEVER DECK LIFT LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR MOWER DECK BLADE CONTROL PANEL LEVER MOWER IGNITION BELT SWITCH COVER ENGINE BLADE SPEED PEDALS CONTROL PARK BRAKE LEVER FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the The
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT Make the following checks and perform the service 2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT required before each start-up. 1. With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed knobs and move seat to desired position. After to bring pressure to 12 psi in front and 12 psi in rear adjustment, tighten knobs securely. If seat does not tires. move after loo
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to TO APPLY BRAKES, PUSH “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start CLUTCH/BRAKE unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way PEDAL ALL THE down, the Blade Lever is in the “OFF” position (See WAY DOWN Figure 2.5). The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows: 1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral positio
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 5. Move engine speed control to the choke position 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (Continued) to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.7. 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, 6. Turn key to “RUN” position. See Figure 2.9. Refer to Section “ENGINE (MANUAL START)” to manually start the electric start engines. 9. On Model 331418BVE, the engine is equipped with KEY a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is dead, t
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake and hazards before and while backing. must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return DEPRESS machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for CLUTCH
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY WARNING BRAKES, PUSH DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. CLUTCH/BRAKE STOP Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and PEDAL ALL THE engage park brake. Remove key. WAY DOWN 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.13. RUN OFF START FIGURE 2.14 KEY BLADE LEVER IN “OFF” POSITION RELEASE BLADE PEDALS FIGURE 2.13 2.4.2. WHEEL
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.4.4. PARK BRAKE 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any one of six 1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal positions using deck lift lever. When in desired height of cut, release latch, then try to move deck “DOWN” and moving the park brake lever to the “ON” lift lever to ensure lift lever latch is fully engaged. position. While holding the park brake lever “ON”,
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 2.6.1. Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override 1. Stop machine. Stop blade. Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur 2. Depress and hold Override Lever. each year. These accidents usually involve 3. Depress and hold Blade Pedals. Release unsupervised children. Many times these children have Override Lever. been given rides on the machine and have been trained 4. Move blade lever forward to “ON” position. to vie
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 5. After all the oil has drained, close the drain and WARNING wipe up any oil that may have spilled. See Figure 3.1. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service Dispose of used oil properly. or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP 6. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove your engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from 7. Chang
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 28” , 30” & 33” MODELS WARNING SPINDLE (Dual Idler System) ENGINE DRIVE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, PULLEY PULLEY ASSEMBLY service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be closed securely
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.8. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 3.3.4. CLEAN MOWER DECK 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page. Check function of Reverse Lockout Mechanism with 2. Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. engine off. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. 1. Depress and hold blade pedals. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step. 2. Depress and hold clutch/brake pedal. 3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper. 3. Shift lever must not go into
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING LEFT REAR DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or AXLE BEARING service with the engine or blades running. Stop GREASE blades. Stop engine. Engage parking brake. Remove FITTING key. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas only) secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by allowing all parts sufficient time to cool. 3.3.7. FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION 1. Lubricate front wheel
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE FUEL WARNING TANK DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious HOSE burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. CLAMPS Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 3. Check fill/level plug for damag
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.7 REMOVING FUEL TANK Before removing fuel tank from rear engine rider, move rider outdoors where fumes can be easily dissipated. Removal of the tank is accomplished from the left side of the machine by pulling the tank straight up and away from the fuel tank bracket. Holding the fuel tank, remove the fuel filler cap and pour remaining fuel in an approved container. FUEL FILLER CAP FUEL TANK FUEL TANK BRA
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, DO NOT operate machine until blade brake is service or repairs with the engine running. Stop adjusted and functioning properly. If blade stop time engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove can not be achieved with the adjustment procedure key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and described above, take machine immediately to an secure away from plug. Engine and components are au
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 7. Turn eccentric “UP” or “DOWN” as required until WARNING blade tips are within 1/8” of each other. See Figure DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 4.3. service or repairs with the engine running. STOP 8. Tighten shoulder bolt loosened in Step 6. engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 9. Readjust rear hanger chain pivots to align with key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and holes in support brackets. secure away from plug. En
